Big Chief Bo Dollis and The Wild Magnolias-Golden Crown-The Wild Magnolias (Polydor) Stefano di Battista-Adderly-Stefano di Battista (Blue Note) Walt Weiskopf-Lean and Green-Day In Night Out (Criss Cross-NL)
Jeff “Tain” Watts-The Devil’s Ringtone-Watts (Dark Key) Billy Harper-Another Kind of Throughbred-Blueprints of Jazz, Vol. 2 (Talking House) Andrew Hill-Bayou Red-Grass Roots (Blue Note)
Dave Holland Octet-Ebb and Flow-Pathways (Dare2) Robby Ameen-Una Muy Anita-Days In The Life (Two and Four) McCoy Tyner-La Habana Sol-McCoy Tyner and The Latin All Stars (Telarc)
Various-The Inflated Tear-Haunted Melodies (Metropolitan) Geri Allen-Taurus-Zodiac Suite: Revisted (Mary) Ornette Coleman-Mothers of The Veil-In All Languages (Harmolodic) Randy Weston-Lagos-Saga (Verve)
Miles Davis Quintet-Directions-1969 Miles/Juan Les Pins Fest (Sony-Japan) Miles Davis Sextet-It’s About That Time-Spanish Key (Sony/Legacy)
Alice Coltrane-Atomic Peace-A Monastic Life (Impulse)
Orgone-The Last Fool-Cali Fever (Ubiquity) Rodger Collins-Foxy Girls In Oakland-Get Your Lie Straight (BGP-Ace UK) Eddie Bo and Inez Cheatham-Lover and A Friend-Funky, Funky New Orleans (Funky Delicacies) Smokey Robinson- It’s A Good, Good Feeling-Jerry Blavat Presents For Dancers Only, Vol. 3 Eddie Floyd-Raise Your Hand-Hit The Road Stax (Stax/Concord)
Darrell Nulisch-There Goes That Train-The Whole Truth (Severn) Bobby “Blue” Bland-Save Your Love For Me-That Did It ! (Universal) Willie Parker-You Got Your Finger In My Eye-Chicago Soul Cellar (Charly-UK) Percy Mayfield-Cookin’ In Style-His Tangerine and Atlantic Sides (Rhino Handmade) The 5 Royales-I Know It’s Hard But It’s Fair-The 5 Royales Anthology (Rhino) Willie Mabon-Poison Ivy-Poison Ivy-Willie Mabon 1949-1954 (Classics-FR)
Lil Bob and The Lollipops-Stop !-Lafayette Soul Show (Kent-Ace-UK) Cyril Neville-Tell Me What’s On Your Mind-New Orleans Funk (Soul Jazz-UK) Aretha Franklin-Climbing Higher Mountains-Amazing Grace (Rhino) The Highway QCs-He Lifted My Burdens-The Highway QCs (Collectibles) Curtis Mayfield-Jesus-There’s No Place Like America Today (Curtom) Sam Dees-Troubled Waters-Troubled Waters (Soulscape-UK) The Masqueraders-Let’s Face Facts-Unmasked (Grapevine-UK)
Al Green-You’ve Got The Love I Need-Lay It Down (Blue Note) Little Beaver-Wish I Had A Girl Like You-Very Best Of (Sequel-UK) Angie Stone-Wish I Didn’t Miss You-Stone Hits (J Records) Essence-Sweet Fools-Lost Soul (Sony/Legacy) The Soul Children-Got To Get Away From It All-Best Of Two Worlds (Stax/Concord)
Syl Johnson-‘Bout To Make Me Leave Home-Total Explosion (Hi-Demon-UK) Harvey Scales and The Seven Sounds-The Sound of Soul-Love-Itis (Soul-Tay-Shus) Laura Lee-I Need It Just As Bad As You-Women’s Love Rights (Castle-UK) Candi Staton-Love Chain-The Ultimate Fame Years Collection (Famous Groove-FR) O.V. Wright-I’d Rather Be Blind, Crippled and Crazy-Giant of Southern Soul (Conn. Collect.-UK) Otis Redding-I’ll Let Nothing Separate Us-Love Man (Atco) Joe Perkins-Wrapped Up In Your Love-Soul Jewels, Vol. 1 (Westside-UK)
James Brown-Bewildered-Revolution of The Mind (Polydor-Universal)
Veniece Starks-Stepchild-Hi 45 Jr. Walker and The All-Stars-Hip City, Pt. 2-Soul 45 Cameo-Soul Army-Chocolate City 45 Marva Whitney-Unwind Yourself-King 45 Wilson Pickett-Three Time Loser-Atlantic 45
Robert Parker-The Scratch-NOLA 45 Aaron Neville-I’m Waiting At The Station-Bandy 45 Albert King-Blues Power-Stax 45 Little Walter-I’m A Business Man-Checker 45 Bobby “Blue” Bland-The Feeling Is Gone-Duke 45 Bobby Rush-Chicken Heads-Galaxy 45 Ruby and The Party Gang-Ruby’s House Party-Law-Ton 45
Junior Parker-I Like Your Style-Groove Merchant 45 Bettye Swann-Make Me Yours-Abet 45 Curtis Mayfield and The Impressions-Make Me Yours-ABC-Paramount 45 June Conquest-No One Else-Curtom 45 Howard Tate-Ain’t Nobody Home-Verve 45 The Four Tops-Something About You-Motown 45 Cornelius Bros. and Sister Rose-It’s Too Late To Turn Back Now-UA 45 The Mighty Marvelows-In The Morning-ABC 45 Little Sister-Somebody’s Watching You-Stone Flower 45 June Conquest and Donny Hathaway-Thank You, Baby-Curtom 45
Linda Jones-Hypnotized-Loma 45 Candi Staton-You Don’t Love Me No More-Fame 45 Ann Peebles-I’m Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down-Hi 45 Paul Kelly-Come Lay Some Lovin’ On Me-Warner Bros. 45 Little Beaver-Mama Forgot To Tell Me-Cat 45
Rick James-Love Gun-Gordy 45 Isley Bros.-Livin’ In The Life-T-Neck 45 Syl Johnson-Is It Because I’m Black-Twinight 45 Voices of East Harlem-Giving Love-Just Sunshine 45 The Dells-Open Up My Heart-Cadet 45
Otis Redding-I Love You More Than Words Can Say-Volt 45 Eddie Floyd-This House-Stax 45 The Controllers-Somebody’s Gotta Win, Somebody’s Gotta Lose-Juana 45 Mel and Tim-Starting All Over Again-Stax 45
Robert Moore-Everything’s Gonna Be All Right-Absolute Funk (Body & Soul-FR) Larry Graham & Graham Central Station-Hey Mr. Writer-Release Yourself (Collectibles) The Ebonys-I’m So Glad I’m Me-The Ebonys (Sony/Legacy) Lyn Collins-Mama Feelgood-James Brown’s Funky Divas (Universal) Sound Dimension-Heavy Rock-Studio One Scorcher (Soul Jazz-UK)
Bobby “Blue” Bland-Road Of Brokenhearted Men-Touch Of The Blues (Mobile Fidelity) Slim Harpo-I Got Love If You Want It-Hip Shakin’ (AVI) Magic Sam-All Your Love-Live (Delmark) Mr. Sad Head-Hot Weather Blues-Rock N’ Roll Party (RCA/BMG) Albert King-Cold Feet-King Of The Blues Guitar (Atlantic)
Eddie Bo-Check Your Bucket, Pt. 1-Best Of (Hubbub-UK) Lloyd Price-I’m Glad, I’m Glad-Lawdy (Specialty/Concord) Professor Longhair-Hey Now, Baby-Fess’ Gumbo (Stony Plain-CAN) Lee Dorsey-On Your Way Down-Yes We Can And Then Some (Polydor/Universal) Don Covay-It’s Better To Have (And Don’t Need)-Jerry Blavat Presents For Dancers Only, Vol. 3 Albert Washington-Crazy Legs, Pt. 2-Superfunk, Vol. 4 (BGP/Ace-UK) Al Green-Rhymes-Is Love (Hi/Demon-UK) Mable John-Able Mable-Stay Out Of The Kitchen (Stax/Concord)
Clarence Carter-Back Door Santa-Best Of (Atlantic) Clarence Carter-You Can’t Miss What You Can’t Measure-Testifyin’ (Koch) Clarence Carter-Slipped, Tripped And Fell In Love (Atlantic) Clarence Carter-I Can’t See Myself-This Is Clarence Carter (Koch) Howard Tate-I Learned It All The Hard Way-Get It While You Can (Verve) Dorothy Moore-Two Of A Kind-Troubled Waters (Grapevine-UK)
Chuck Brown and The Soul Searchers-It’s Love-Live At The 9:30 Club (Raw Venture) Charles Wright and The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band-Do Your Thing-Best Of (WB) The Emotions-Blind Alley-Stax Breaks (Ace-UK) The True Reflection-That’s Where I’m Coming From-Crème De La Crème (Warner Music-UK) The Kelly Bros.-Falling In Love Again-The Heart Of Southern Soul (Excello/AVI) The Knight Bros.-Temptation’s ‘Bout To Get Me-From The Vaults (MCA-AU) The Masqueraders-I Ain’t Got To Love Nobody Else-Jerry Blavatt Presents Collector’s Choice
Donny Hathaway-Thank You Master (For My Soul)-Everything Is Everything (Atco)
Dr. Lonnie Smith-Dapper Dan-Rise Up (Palmetto) Sly and The Family Stone-Skin I’m In-Fresh (Sony/Legacy) Orgone-The Last Fool-Cali Fever (Ubiquity) Ruby Johnson-I’d Rather Fight Than Switch-I’ll Run Your Hurt Away (Stax/Concord)
Bill Withers-Who Is He (And What Is He To You ?)-The Best Of (Music Club-UK) Ann Sexton-I Want To Be Loved-You’re Gonna Miss Me (Charly-UK) Howard Tate-You Don’t Know Nothing About Love-Howard Tate (Koch) Dorothy Moore-He Still Thinks I Care-Misty Blue and Other Greatest Hits (Malaco) Johnnie Taylor-Where Can A Man Go From Here-Raw Blues (Stax/Concord)
Orgone-Crazy Queen-Cali Fever (Ubiquity) Orgone-It’s Time Tonight-Cali Fever (Ubiquity) Orgone-I Get Lifted-The Killion Floor (Ubiquity) Orgone-Cali Fever-Cali Fever (Ubquity)
The Staple Singers-We The People-Be Altitude: Respect Yourself (Stax/Concord) The Vibrations-Love In Them There Hills-Lost Soul (Sony/Legacy) Labelle-What Can I Do For You-Best of (Sony/Legacy) George McCrae-You Can Have It All-Rock Your Baby (Collectables) Bobby Womack-Woman’s Gotta Have It-Anthology (Capitol) O.V. Wright-What More Can I Do (To Prove My Love To You)-Giant of Southern Soul (Connoisseur Collection-UK) Ghetto Freaks Ad Esther Phillips-Brother, Brother-From A Whisper To A Scream (Sony)
Stefano di Battista-Nico’s Dream-Stefano di Battista (Blue Note) Walt Weiskopf-See The Pyramid-See The Pyramid (Criss Cross-NL) Jason Moran-Blue Blocks-Ten (Blue Note)
The In-Crowd-Mango Walk-Darker Than Blue (Blood and Fire-UK)
James Brown-Talkin’ Loud and Sayin’ Nothin’-In The Jungle Groove (Universal) The Meters-Ease Back-Funkify Your Life (Rhino) Labelle-Open Up Your Heart-Pressure Cookin’ (Reel Music) Chuck Brown and The Soul Searchers-It’s Love-Live At The 9:30 Club (Raw Venture)
Little Milton-More and More-Welcome To The Club (Universal) Lowell Fulson-Check Yourself-The Complete Chess Masters (Universal) Big Joe Turner-Boogie Woogie Country Girl-The Definitive Blues Collection (Rhino) Roscoe Gordon-No More Doggin’-The Best of Mainstream Blues (Mainstream-UK) Theo Wade/WDIA The Canton Spirituals-Mississippi Poor Boy-Live In Memphis (Blackberry)
Muddy Waters-Still A Fool-His Best, 1947-1955 (Universal) Billy Boy Arnold-You Got Me Wrong-I Wish You Would (Charly-UK) T-Bone Walker-West Side Baby-Devil In A Blue Dress Soundtrack (Sony) Ann Peebles-I Needed Somebody-Tellin’ It (Hi/Demon-UK) The Fuller Bros.-Moaning, Groaning and Crying-A Galaxy Of Soul (Kent/Ace-UK) Eddie Bo and Inez Cheatham-Lover and A Friend-Funky, Funky New Orleans (Funky Delicacies) The Soul Children-It Ain’t Always What You Do (It’s Who You Let See You Do It)- Hold On I’m Coming (Stax/Concord) Jimmy Bo Horne-Let Me Be Your Lover-Gimme Some (Westside-UK)
Angie Stone-Wish I Didn’t Miss You-Stone Hits (J Records) Otis Clay-Hard Working Woman-Soul Man: Live In Japan (Bullseye Blues/Rounder) Candi Staton-Love Chain-The Ultimate Fame Years Collection (Famous Groove-FR) Al Green-Your Love Is Like The Morning Sun-Call Me (Hi/Demon-UK)
Charles Mingus-Boogie Stop Shuffle-Mingus Ah Um (Sony-Legacy) Charles Mingus-Moanin’-Blues and Roots (Rhino) Charles Mingus-Gunslinging Bird-Mingus Dynasty (Sony-Legacy)
Hilario Duran Trio-Danza Negra-Motion (Alma) Andrew Cyrille with Greg Osby-Equalatogram-Low Blue Flame (TUM-FI)
The Roots-A Peace Of Light-How I Got Over (Def Jam) Raw Soul-Just Walk Funky (Plut 45) Fred Wesley & The JB's-If You Don't Get It The First Time, Back Up & Try It Again, Party-James Brown's Funky People (Polydor) Martha Nelson-I Don't Talk Too Much-Best Of Ric Records Vol.1 (Rounder) Isaac Hayes-Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic-Hot Buttered Soul (Stax) Donna Summer-Rumor Has It-Once Upon A Time... (Casablanca) Whitney Houston-Million Dollar Bill-I Look To You (Arista) Gloria Gaynor-Anybody Wanna Party?(Special New Disco Version) (Polydor 12") Lace-Can't Play Around-Journey Into Paradise...The Larry Levan Story (Rhino) Tamrat Mulla & Venus Band-Ene Yeweddkwat-Ethiopiques 24 (Buda Musique) Arthur Monday-What Goes Around Comes Around Pt.2-California Funk Rare 45's From The Golden State (Jazzman/Now Again) James Brown-Let Yourself Go-Sings Raw Soul (Polydor) Rhon Silva-Get It Right-California Funk Rare 45's From The Golden State (Jazzman/Now Again) Brenda Holloway-Every Little Bit Hurts-Mod Club Party (Mojo) Van McCoy-Rhythms Of The World-Rhythms Of The World (H&L) Andre Williams-Tricks-That's All I Need (Bloodshot) Mavis Staples-Step Into The Light-Have A Little Faith (Alligator) Roberta Flack-Sunday & Sister Jones-Quiet Fire (Atlantic) Donny Hathaway-I Believe To My Soul-Everything Is Everything (Atlantic) Nina Simone-It Be's That Way Sometime-Silk & Soul (RCA) Erykah Badu-Gone, Baby Don't Be Long-New Amerykah Pt.2: Return Of The Ankh (Motown/Universal) Angie Stone-Sometimes-The Art Of Love & War (Stax) Bill Withers-Do It Good-Just As I Am (A&M) The Servicemen-I Need A Helping Hand (Acapella)-Meet The Servicemen (Wind Hit) Bettye Lavette-Love Made A Fool Of Me (Silver Fox 45)
Andrew Hill-Bayou Red-Grass Roots (Blue Note) Bobby “Blue” Bland-Road Of A Brokenhearted Man-The Duke Recordings, Vol. 3 (Universal) Darrell Nulisch-Start Thinking Give, Stop Thinking Take-The Whole Truth (Severn) The Fairfield Four-This Evening Our Father-Standing On The Rock (AVI)
Kings Of Harmony-Revelation and Improvisation-Saint’s Paradise (Smithsonian Folkways) Junior Parker-In The Dark-The Duke Recordings, Vol. 1 (Universal) Albert King-I Walked All Night Long-More Big Blues (Ace-UK) Illinois Jacquet-King Jacquet-The Black Velvet Band (RCA/BMG) Paul Gayten-You Better Believe It-Chess King of New Orleans (Universal) Little Milton-Walkin’ The Backstreets and Cryin’-Grits Ain’t Groceries (Stax/Concord)
James Brown-Maybe I’ll Understand-The Singles, Vol. 6 (Hip-O Select) Johnnie Taylor-That’s Where It’s At-Raw Blues (Stax/Concord) Guitar Slim-The Cackle-Atco Sessions (Atlantic) Roosevelt Sykes-R.S. Stomp-Blues By The Honeydripper (Smithsonian Folkways) Big Broonzy-You Got To Hit The Right Lick-Good Time Tonight (Legacy-Sony) Solomon Burke-Don’t Give Up On Me-Don’t Give Up On Me (Anti) Al Green-Tired Of Being Alone-Gets Next To You (Demon/Hi-UK)
Rance Allen-You Need A Friend Like Mine-Let The Music Get Down In Your Soul (Stax) The Pilgrim Jubilees-I’ve Got Jesus, That’s Enough-Homecoming (AVI) The Swan Silvertones-My Rock-Heavenly Light (Specialty/Concord)
Various-Pedal Up-Haunted Memories (Metropolitan) Greg Osby-Entruption-Inner Circle (Blue Note) Ravi Coltrane-Shine-Blending Times (Savoy Jazz)
Dave Douglas Brass Ecstasy-Twilight Of The Dogs (Greenleaf) Larry Young-Ritha-Into Somethin’ (Blue Note) Eric Reed-Stand-Stand (WJ3)
Al Green-Are You Lonely For Me, Baby-Gets Next To You (Demon/Hi-UK) Dyke and The Blazers-My Sisters and My Brothers-So Sharp (Ace-UK) James Brown-Let A Man Come In and Do The Popcorn-Land of 1000 Dances (Kent-UK) Johnny “Guitar” Watson-Oh, Baby-The Essential (Fuel 2000/EMI) Memphis Minnie-Kissing In The Dark-Queens Of The Blues (Fuel 2000)
Tiny Grimes with Red Prysock-Hot In Harlem-The Complete ’47-’50, Vol. 2 (Blue Moon-SP) The 5 Royales-Messin’ Up-Monkey Hips and Rice/The 5 Royales Anthology (Rhino) Tony Harris-Chicken, Baby, Chicken-The Ebb Records Story, Vol. 2 (Concord) Bobby “Blue” Bland-You Got Me Where You Want Me-The Duke Recordings, Vol. 1 (Universal) The Swan Silvertones-I’m Not Tired Yet-Gospel Quartet Collection-Liquid 8 Frankie Lee Sims-Hey, Little Girl, The Ace Blues Masters, Vol. 2 (Westside-UK) Willie Mabon-I’m Mad-Chess Blues Piano Greats (Universal)
Jean Plum-Look At The Boy-Hi Girls (Demon/UK) Syl Johnson-Back For A Taste Of Your Love-Back For A Taste Of Your Love (Demon/Hi-UK) James Gadson-Got To Find My Baby-Soul Searching (Demon/Hi-UK) Ann Peebles-I Pity The Fool-Straight From The Heart (Right Stuff/Hi) O.V. Wright-I Can’t Take It-A Nickel and A Nail & Ace Of Spades (Reel Music) Ann Sexton-You’re Letting Me Down-You’re Gonna Miss Me (Charly-UK) Etta James-You Got It-Tell Mama (Charly-UK)
Chairmen of The Board-Finders, Keepers-Greatest Hits (Invictus/Stax) Curtis Mayfield-The Makings Of You-Live (Curtom/Sequel-UK) Luther Ingram-Ain’t That Lovin’ You-Greatest Hits (Right Stuff) Laura Lee-Separation Line-Sweet Soul Music (Sire) Jean Wells-Sit Down and Cry-Respect (Ace-UK)
Francisco Aquabella-Short Story-h20 (Ubiquity) Walt Weskopf-Hook Me Up (Criss Cross-NL) Jason Moran-RFK In The Land of Apartheid-Ten (Blue Note) Roberto Occhipini-Chamacos-A Bend In The River (Alma) Oliver Lake-Plan-Plan (Passin’ Through)
Trouble Funk-A Groove/That’s What We’re Talking About-Sat. Night Live In D.C. (Island) McKinley Mitchell-You Know I’ve Tried-The Town I Live In (Shout-UK) William Bell-Never Like This Before-Very Best Of (Stax/Concord) Johnnie Taylor-Water-3000 Volts of Stax (Stax/Ace-UK) James Wayne-Junco Partner-Bluestream (Mainstream-UK)
James Cotton-Don’t Start Me To Talkin’-Best Of The Verve Years (Verve) James Cotton-Heart Attack-Best Of The Verve Years (Verve) Muddy Waters w/ James Cotton-I Live The Life I Love-Singles 1955-59 (Universal) James Cotton-Down At Your Buryin’ Ground-Best Of The Verve Years (Verve) James Cotton-Rocket 88-Chicago/The Blues/Today ! (Vanguard) James Cotton-Oh, Why-Best Of The Verve Years (Verve)
Harvey “Pop” Watkins, Sr.-Wait Till Jesus Comes-Tribute To The Man (Blackberry) The Swan Silvertones-Step By Step-Gospel Quartet Collection (Liquid 8) The Pilgrim Wonders-The Blood-Greatest Hits (Versa) The Mighty Clouds Of Joy-Somewhere Around The Throne-Pray For Me (Word) The Emotions-Peace Be Still-Sunshine (Stax/Concord) The Zion Travelers-God, I’ll Live-The Dootone Masters (Ace-UK)
The Whispers-I Can Make It Better-Best Of (Capitol-EMI) The Dramatics-Get Up and Get Down-Very Best Of (Stax/Concord) The Soul Children-Signed, Sealed and Delivered-The Singles plus Open Door Policy (Ace-UK) The Isley Bros-Don’t Let Me Be Lonely-It’s Your Thing/The Story Of (Legacy/Sony) Heaven and Earth-I Can’t Seem To Forget You-I Can’t Seem To Forget You (GEC) Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes-Where Are All My Friends-Best Of (Legacy-Sony)
Robert Moore-Everything’s Gonna Be Alright-Absolute Funk (Body & Soul-FR) Jimmy Bo Horne-Dance Across The Floor-Gimme Some (Westside-UK) Little Beaver-Wish I Had A Girl Like You-Very Best Of (Westside-UK) Joe Tex-Loose Caboose-Bump To The Funk (Charly-UK) Curtis Mayfield-Mighty, Mighty, Spade and Whitey-Move On Up (Sequel-UK) Tyrone Davis-There’s Got To Be An Answer-Dakar A’s and B’s (Demon-UK) Buddy Ace-Do What You Think Is Best-Soul Jewels, Vol. 1 (Westside-UK) Otis Clay-Pouring Water On A Drowning Man-Atlantic Blues Vocalists (Atlantic)
Johnny Sayles-Don’t Turn Your Back On Me-Twine Time (Charly-UK) Bobby Byrd-Keep On Doin’ What You’re Doin-Best Of (Polydor) Harvey Scales and The Seven Sounds-The Sound Of Soul-Love-It is (Soul-Tay-Shus) Parliament-Gamin’ On Ya-P-Funk Earth Tour (Polydor) Eldridge Holmes-Pop, Popcorn, Children-Funk Drops (Warner Music-UK)
The Wild Magnolias-Golden Crown-The Wild Magnolias (Polydor) Chuck Carbo-Can I Be Your Squeeze-New Orleans Funk (Soul Jazz-UK) The Hot 8 Brass Band-Jisten To Me-Rock With (Tru) Lloyd Price-What’s The Matter Now-Lawdy (Specialty/Concord) Smiley Lewis-Someday-New Orleans Bounce (Sequel-UK) Earl King-You’re More To Me Than Gold-The Complete Imperial Recordings (EMI)
Tommy Ridgely-Jam Up-Jerry Blavat Presents For Dancers Only, Vol. 3 Art Neville-Zing, Zing-His Specialty Recordings (Specialty/Concord) Professor Longhair-Oh, Well-The Primo Collection (Primo-EU) Dave Bartholomew-Basin Street Breakdown-In The Alley (Charly-UK) Huey Piano Smith and The Clowns-Little Chickie Wah Wah- Rockin’ Pneumonia (Jax) Lee Dorsey-Everything I Do Gonna Be Funky-Wheelin’ and Dealin’ (Arista) Benny Spellman-Fortune Teller-Finger Poppin’ and Stompin’ Feet (EMI) The Wild Tchoupitoulas-Hey, Pocky Way-The Wild Tchoupitoulas (Island) Allen Toussaint-Freedom For The Stallion-New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival ’76 (Rhino)
Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings-How Do I Let A Good Man Down-Naturally (Daptone) Bobby Womack-Home Is Where The Heart Is-Lost Soul (Legacy/Sony) Roscoe Robinson-How Many Times Must I Knock-Why Must It End (Soulscape-UK) Tyrone Davis-Is It Something You’ve Got-Turning Back The Hands of Time (Edsel-UK) Otis Clay-I Didn’t Know The Meaning Of Pain-Best of The Hi Records Years (Right Stuff) Otis Clay-She’s About A Mover-Best of The Hi Records Years (Right Stuff) O.V. Wright-You Must Believe In Yourself-Memphis Unlimited (Reel Music)
Laura Lee-Are You Doing Me Wrong-That’s How It Is-(Universal) Denise LaSalle-The Deeper I Go-Trapped By A Thing Called Love (Westbound-UK) Betty Wright-Don’t Thank Me Baby, Thank Yourself-Danger High Voltage (Westside-UK) The Fatback Band-Wicky, Wacky-Funky Breaks and Sampled Soul (Music Club-UK) The Notations-Since You’ve Been Gone-Superpeople (Sequel-UK) 100 Proof Aged In Soul-Don’t Scratch Where It Don’t Itch-Greatest Hits (Hot Wax)
Bill Coday-When You Find A Fool, Bump His Head-Galaxy of Funky Soul (BGP-UK)
Due to technical difficulties, this show was not recorded.
Trombone Shorty-Hurricane Season-Backatown (Verve) Albert Collins-Snow Cone II-Truckin’ With Albert Collins (MCA) Bob Andy-Unchained-When Rhythm Was King (Heartbeat) Rance Allen-Lying On The Group-Stax Profiles (Stax/Concord) The Mannish Blues-Too Tired-Shake For Me (Delta Groove)
Slim Harpo-Shake Your Hips-The Excello Collection (AVI) Sonny Boy Williamson-Unseeing Eye-The Chess Years (Charly-UK) Jesse Fortune-Too Many Cooks-Mr. Dixon’s Workshop (Fuel 2000) The Five Royales-Messin’ Up-Monkey Hips and Rice (King/Rhino) Screamin’ Jay Hawkins-Alligator Wine-Voodoo Jive/The Best Of (Rhino) Little Willie John-Heartbreak (It’s Hurtin’ Me)-Fever/The Best Of (Rhino)
Gil Scott-Heron-On Coming From A Broken Home-Pt. 2-I’m Here Now (XL-UK) Snooky Pryor-Judgment Day-The Telephone Is Ringing (P-Vine-JAPAN) Percy Mayfield-My Jug and I-His Tangerine and Atlantic Sides (Rhino) Bobby “Blue” Bland-Ain’t Doin’ Too Bad-Turn On Your Lovelight (Universal) The Violinaires-I’ve Come Too Far-Greatest Hits (Universal) Swan’s Silvertone Singers-Long Ago-The Best of King Gospel (Ace-UK) Blind Willie McTell-Dying Crapshooter Blues-The Kings of Delta Blues (Primo-EU) Cassandra Wilson-Darkness On The Delta-Belly Of The Sun (Blue Note) Barbeque Bob-Twistin’ Your Stuff-Chocolate To The Bone (Yazoo)
Charles Mingus-Taurus In The Arena Of Live-Let My Children Hear Music (Sony) James Carter-Bro. Dolphy-PresentTense (Emarcy) Roy Haynes-Like This-Whereas-Dreyfus
Oliver Lake Organ Quartet-Plan-Plan (Passin’ Thru) Jason Moran-RFK In The Land Of Apartheid-Ten (Blue Note) Paul Carr-Between Worlds-Straight Ahead Soul (PCJ) Meg Okura &The Pan-Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble-Naima-(Meg Okura)
Lee Morgan-Mr. Kenyatta-Search For The New Land (Blue Note)
Professor Longhair-Cuttin’ Out-Collector’s Choice (Rounder) Salif Keita-Madan-Mouffou (Universal) Clarence Carter-Snatching It Back-Testifyin’ (Atlantic/Koch) Chuck Brown and The Soul Searchers-Chameleon-Live At The 9:30 Club (Raw Venture)
Lil’ Bob and The Lollipops-Are You Going My Way-I Got Loaded (La Louisianne) Rosco Gordon-New Orleans Wimmen-Bootin’ (Ace-UK) Dave Bartholomew-The Monkey-The Big Beat Of (Capitol-EMI) Earl King-Always A First Time-Come On: The Complete Imperial Recordings (EMI) Don Drummond and The Skatalites-Heavenless-Studio One Scorcher (Soul Jazz-UK)
Jr. Wells with Buddy Guy-It’s My Life, Baby-It’s My Life, Baby (Vanguard) Don and Dee Dee-I Need Your Lovin’-I Need Your Lovin’ (Relix) Big Joe Turner-Boogie Woogie Country Girl-The Definitive Blues Compiliation (Rhino) Robert Ward-Your Love Is Amazing-Hot Stuff (Relix) The Emotions-Peace Be Still-Sunshine (Volt/Concord)
Al Green-You’ve Got The Love I Need-Lay It Down (Blue Note) George McCrae-You Can Have It All-Rock Your Baby (Collectibles) Tyrone Davis-There It Is-The Dakar A’s and B’s/The Hit Singles (Demon-UK) Candi Staton-Love Chain-The Ultimate Fame Years Collection (Famous Groove-FR) Laura Lee-It Ain’t What You Do (But How You Do It)-That’s How It Is (Universal)
The Dells-The Love We Had (Stays On My Mind)-The Ultimate Collection (Universal) Sam and Dave-I Can’t Stand Up For Fallin’ Down-Anthology 1965-1971 (Rhino) Labelle-What Can I Do For You-Best Of (Legacy/Sony) Larry Graham and Graham Central Station-Hey, Mr. Writer-Release Yourself (Collectibles) The Mad Lads-So Nice-Best Of (Volt/Concord) The Simms Twins-That’s Where It’s At-Sam Cooke’s SAR Records Story (ABCKO)
Larry Young-Tryone-Into Somethin’ (Blue Note) Walt Weiskopf-See The Pyramid-See The Pyramid (Criss Cross-NL)
Esther Phillips-Brother, Brother-From A Whisper To A Scream (Sony)
Dr. Lonnie Smith-Dapper Dan-Rise Up (Palmetto) Jimmy Liggins-Saturday Night Boogie Woogie Man-Legends of Jump Blues (Specialty/Concord) Dr. John with The Meters-Let’s Make A Better World-Desitively Bonnaroo (Atco-JAPAN) The Skatalites with Alton Ellis-Mouth A Massy- Occupation Ska (Nascente-UK)
Big Joe Turner-Jumpin’ Tonight-Complete Aladdin & Imperial Recordings (EMI) Guitar Slim-Guitar Slim-Sufferin’ Mind (Specialty/Concord) Bobby “Blue” Bland-Turn On Your Lovelight-The Voice (Ace-UK) The Contours-First I Look At The Purse-The Essential Collection (Motown/Universal) Big Mama Thorton-Let Your Tears Fall, Baby-The Original Hound Dog (Ace-UK) Jackie Opel-Push Wood-It’s Ska Time (Charly-UK) The Wailing Souls-Back Out With It-When Rhythm Was King (Heartbeat)
Dr. John with The Meters-Shoofly Marches On-In The Right Place (Atco) Paul Gayten-Oh La La-Regal Records In New Orleans (Specialty/Concord) Lee Dorsey-Who’s Gonna Help Brother Get Further-Yes We Can and Then Some (Polydor) Clarence “Bon Ton” Garlow-New Bon Ton, Roulay-Louisiana Swamp Blues (Capitol) Junior Gordon-Blow, Wind, Blow-The Best of Ace Records/The R&B Hits (Scotti Bros.) Dr. John with The Meters-Same Old, Same Old-In The Right Place (Atco) Huey Piano Smith and The Clowns-Rockin’ Behind The Iron Curtain-Best of Ace Records/ The R&B Hits (Scotti Bros.) Dr. John with The Meters-Qualified-In The Right Place (Atco)
Pat Martino-Phineas Trane-Think Tank (Blue Note) Dave Holland Quintet-Not For Nothin’-Not For Nothin’ (ECM) Donny McCaslin-Isfahan-Recommended Tools (Greenleaf) Billy Harper-The One That Makes The Rain Stop-Destiny Is Yours (Steeplechase-DK) Geri Allen and Timeline-LWB’s House-Live-Motema
Miles Davis Quintet-Directions-1969 Miles at Festival Juan Les Pins (Sony-JAPAN) Matt Wilson Quartet-That’s Gonna Leave A Mark-That’s Gonna Leave A Mark (Palmetto)
Eddie Jefferson-Thank You-Fallettinme Be Mice Elf Agin-Vocal Ease (32 Jazz)
Lil Buck-Cat Scream-Lafayette Soul Show (Kent/Ace-UK) Robert Moore-Everything’s Gonna Be Alright-Absolute Funk (Body and Soul-FR) Chuck Carbo-Can I Be Your Squeeze-New Orleans Funk (Soul Jazz-UK) The Four Tops-Something About You-The Ultimate Collection (Motown/Universal) Johnny “Guitar” Watson-I Just Wants Me Some Love-Gangster of Love (Charly-UK)
David HIldago and Louie Perez-What Good Is Love-The Long Goodbye (Gonzolandia) Professor Longhair-Look What You’re Doin’ To Me-The Primo Collection (Proper-UK) Louis Jordan-Barnyard Boogie-The Best Of (MCA/Universal) The 5 Royales-Think-Anthology (Rhino) Jimmy McCracklin-Steppin’ Up In Class-Best of The Imperial/Minit Years (Stateside-UK) T-Bone Walker-The Hustle Is On-The Complete Imperial Recordings (EMI) Willie Mabon-I’m Mad-Chess Blues Piano (Chess/Universal) Red Prysock-Fruit Boots-Best Of (AVI)
The Temptations-Girl, Why You Wanna Make Me Blue-Jerry Blavat Presents For Dancers Only, Vol. 4 Jr. Walter and The All-Stars-Hip City, Pt. 2-Nothin’ But Soul (Motown/Universal) Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell-If I Could Build My Whole World Around You-Anthology (Motown/Universal) Smokey Robinson-It’s A Good, Good Feeling-Jerry Blavat Presents For Dancers Only, Vol. 3 Smokey Robinson and The Miracles-Mickey’s Monkey-Jerry Blavat Presents For Dancers Only, Vol. 4 The Du-ettes-Please Forgive Me-Chicago Twine Time (Charly-UK) Marvin Gaye-Hitchhike-Anthology (Motown/Universal) Marvin Gaye-Trouble Man-Anthology (Motown/Universal)
The Fatback Band-Wicky, Wacky-Funky Breaks and Sampled Soul (Music Club-UK) Wilson Pickett-A Man and A Half-Hey, Jude (Atlantic) Dee and Don-I Can’t Stand It-The Heart of Southern Soul, Vol. 2 (Ace-UK) Thelma Jones-The House That Jack Built-Respect (Ace-UK) Howard Tate-I Learned It All The Hard Way-Get It While You Can (Verve) Alton Ellis-Wide World- I’m Still In Love With You (Heartbeat) Curtis Mayfield and The Impressions-I Love and I Lost-Anthology (Universal) Quiet Elegance-Mama Said-Hi Girls (Hi/Demon-UK) The Emotions-Blind Alley-Stax Breaks (Stax/Ace-UK)
Lou Donaldson-One Cylinder-Alligator Boogaloo (Blue Note) Billy Harper-Another Kind of Thoroughbred-Blueprints of Jazz, Vol. 2 (Talking House)
Robby Ameen-Una Muy Anita-Days In The Life (Two and Four)
The Meters-Chicken Strut-Funkify Your Life (Rhino) Wilson Pickett-Three Time Loser (Atlantic 45) Syl Johnson-Same Kind of Thing (Twinight 45) Charles Wright and The Watts 103rd St. Rhythm Band-Do Your Thing-Best Of (Warner Bros.) The Isley Bros.-Freedom (T-Neck 45) Otis Leaville-Love Uprising (Dakar 45)
Betty Everett-There’ll Come A Time (Uni 45) Candi Staton-As Long As He Takes Care of Home (Warner Bros. 45) Paul Kelly-Hooked, Hogtied and Collared (Warner Bros. 45) Ted Taylor-Something Strange Is Going On (Ronn 45) Jimmy Robins-I Can’t Please You (Jerhart 45) James Phelps-Check Yourself (Paramount 45)
The Soul Children-Don’t Take My Kindness For Weakness-Hold On I’m Coming (Stax/Concord) New York City-I’m Doin’ Fine Now (Chelsea 45) 100 Proof Aged In Soul-Don’t Scratch Where It Don’t Itch (Hot Wax 45) Little Jimmy Briscoe and The Beavers-Country To The City (Pi Kappa 45) The Mighty Marvelows-In The Morning (ABC 45) The Manhattans-Follow Your Heart-Dedicated To You (Ace-UK) The Friends of Distinction-Goin’ In Circles (RCA 45) The Natural Four-Try Love Again (Curtom 45)
King Curtis and The Noble Knights-Soul Twist (Enjoy 45) James Brown-Get On The Good Foot (Polydor 45) Little Milton-More and More (Checker 45) Johnnie Taylor-Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire (Stax 45) Laura Lee-That’s How It Is (Chess 45) Johnny Truitt-Your Love Is Worth The Pain-The Heart of Southern Soul (Ace-UK) Bobby Boseman-Cheaters Never Win (Evejim 45)
Jimmy Hughes-I Worship The Ground You Work On (Fame 45) Etta James-I Worship The Ground You Work On (Cadet 45) Curtis Mayfield-Kung Fu (Curtom 45) Ron Buford-Deep Soul, Pt. 2-Super Funk, Vol. 4 (BGP/Ace-UK) Otis Clay-Too Many Hands-Forgive This Foolish Man (Hi/Demon-UK) Tony Borders-What Kind of Spell-Rare Soul From Alabama (Charly-UK) Harvery Scales and The Seven Sounds-The Sound Of Soul-Love-It is (Soul-Tay-Shus)
Hortense Ellis-People Make The World Go Round-I’m Still In Love With You (Heartbeat)
Maze-Changing Times-Joy & Pain (Capitol) Travis Biggs-Tibetan Serenity-New Thing (Soul Jazz) Erykah Badu-20 Feet Tall-New Ameryikah Pt.2 Return Of The Ankh (Universal/Motown) Dorothy Ashby-Come Live With Me-Afro Harping (Verve) Martha Reeves-Love Blind-The Rest Of My Life (Arista) Sharon Jones & The Dapkings-The Game Gets Old-I Learned The Hard Way (Daptone) Lyn Collins-You Can't Love Me If You Don't Respect Me-Check Me Out If You Don't Know Me By Now (Polydor) Betty Davis-Feelins-Nasty Gal (Light In The Attic) Pharoah Sanders-Love-Thembi (Universal) The Pharaohs-Ibo-Awakening (Luv N' Haight) Gwen Guthrie-Getting Hot-S/T (Island) Rufus (Feat Chaka Khan)-Sweet Thing-Rufus & Chaka Khan (MCA) Bill Withers-Make Love To Your Mind-Making Music (Columbia) Stevie Wonder-Tuesday Heartbreak-Talking Book (Motown) Steve Reid Ensemble-Bridget-Spirit Walk (Soul Jazz) L.T.D.-Material Things-Something To Love (A&M) The Sisters Love-This Time Tomorrow-Give Me Your Love (Soul Jazz) The Supremes-Take A Closer Look-Right On (Motown) Thelma Houston-Baby Mine-Motown 25th Anniversary (Motown) Sly & The Family Stone-Que Sera Sera-Fresh (Epic) Alice Coltrane-Satya Sa Ish-Translinear Light (Impulse) Mary J Blige-Color-Stronger With Each Tear (Geffen) Irma Thomas-I Count The Tears-After The Rain (Rounder) Quixotic-I'm The Light Of The Wolrd-Night For Day (Dischord) P.E. Hewitt Jazz Ensemble-Bada Que Bash-Spiritual Jazz (Jazzman) Skyy-Call Me-Salsoul 20th Anniversary (Salsoul)
Dee Dee Bridgewater-Afro Blue-Red Earth (DDB/Universal) Oumou Sangare-Baba-Worotan (World Circuit/Nonesuch) Nicole Mitchell-Ice-Renegades (Delmark)
Meklit Hadero-Walk Up-On A Day Like This (Porto Franco) Meklit Hadero-Leaving Soon-On A Day Like This (Porto Franco) Meklit Hadero-Soleil, Soleil-On A Day Like This (Porto Franco) Meklit Hadero-Call-On A Day Like This (Porto Franco)
Meklit Hadero-Abbay Mado-On A Day Like This (Porto Franco) Meklit Hadero-Walls-On A Day Like This (Porto Franco) Meklit Hadero-Float and Fall-On A Day Like This (Porto Franco) Meklit Hadero-Feelin’ Good-On A Day Like This (Porto Franco)
Nina Simone-Funkier Than A Mosquito’s Tweeter-Flying Funk (Bluebird/BMG) Sally Nyolo-Semengue-Urban Africa Now (Trace-CH) Betty Carter-I’m Yours, You’re Mine-I’m Yours, You’re Mine (Verve)
Tom Harrell with Claudia Acuna-Radiant Moon-Wise Children (Bluebird/BMG) Rachelle Ferrell-Don’t Waste Your Time-Live In Montreux ’91-’97 (Blue Note) Abbey Lincoln-Talking To The Sun-Talking To The Sun (Enja) Geri Allen-Taurus-Zodiac Suite Revisited (Mary)
Cameo-I Just Want To Be (Chocolate City 45) Simtec and Wylie-Put An Extra Plus To Your Love (Shama 45) The Natural Four-Hanging On To A Lie (Boola Boola 45) Scott Bros. Orchestra-A Hunk of Funk (Toddlin’ Town 45) Thomas East and The Fabulous Playboys-I Get A Groove From You (Toddlin’ Town 45)
Bobby Byrd-Try It Again (Kwanza 45) Charlies Wright-You Gotta Know Whatcha Doin’-Funk Drops (Warner Music-UK) Johnnie Taylor-I Could Never Be President (Stax 45) Fugi-Mary, Don’t Take Me On No Bad Trip (Cadet 45) Etta James-Fire (Cadet 45) Ruby and The Party Gang-Ruby’s House Party (Law-ton 45) Tyrone Davis-This I Swear (Columbia 45) Otis Clay-That’s How It Is-Got To Find A Way (P-Vine-JAPAN)
Isley Bros.-Here We Go Again (T-Neck 45) The Fantastic Four-You Gave Me Something (And Everything Is Alright) (Ric Tic 45) Aretha Franklin-With Everything I Feel In Me (Atlantic 45) Bobby Womack-You’re Welcome, Stop On By (United Artists 45) Johnny “Guitar” Watson-I Wanna TaTa Ya-Live (Masterplan)
Don Covay-It’s Better To Have (And Don’t Need)-Jerry Blavat Presents For Dancers Only, Vol. 3 James Brown-It’s A New Day (King 45) O.V. Wright-Henpecked Man-Giant of Southern Soul (Connoisseur Collection-UK) Eddie Floyd-Baby, Lay Your Head Down (Stax 45) Tony Borders-What Kind Of Spell-Rare Soul From Alabama (Charly-UK) Ann Peebles-I Pity The Fool (Hi 45)
The Masqueraders-I Ain’t Got To Love Nobody Else-Jerry Blavat Presents Collectors Choice The Voices of East Harlem-Giving Love (Just Sunshine 45) The Meadows Brothers-I’ve Tried It All- Deep Down In Florida/TK Deep Soul (Sequel-UK) The Independents-Leaving Me (Wand 45) The Impressions-Same Thing It Took-Indelible Impressions (Sequel-UK) The Tamlins-Baltimore-Darker Than Blue (Blood and Fire-UK)
Mitty Collier-Everybody Makes A Mistake Sometime (Chess 45)
Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd St. Rhythm Band-Till You Get Enough-Best Of (WB) Rance Allen-Let The Music Get Down In Your Soul-Stax Profiles (Stax/Concord) Dyke and The Blazers-Let A Woman Be A Woman, Let A Man Be A Man-We Got More Soul (BGP/Ace-UK) The Upsetters-Scandalizing-King of Ska (King Edwards/Ravensque-UK) Dr. John with The Meters-What Goes Around (Comes Around)-Desitively Bonnaroo-Atlantic
Trombone Shorty-Hurricane Season-Backatown (Verve) The Explosions-Hip Drop-New Orleans Funk (Soul Jazz-UK) Paul Gayten-Yeah, Yeah, Yeah-Regal Records In New Orleans (Specialty/Concord) Lee Dorsey-Occapella-Yes We Can…And Then Some (Polydor) Roscoe Gordon-Booted-Best Of The RPM Years (Ace-UK) Snooks Eaglin-Travelin’ Mood-The Complete Imperial Recordings (Capitol) Allen Toussaint-Freedom For The Stallion-NOJHF 1976 (Rhino)
The Skatalites-Smiling-Operation Ska/The Very Best Of (Nascente-UK) Justin Hinds and The Dominoes-Satan-Carry Go Bring Come (Trojan-UK) The Ethiopians-Well Red-Night Train To Zion (Fuel 2000) The Gladiators-Naturality-Dreadlocks The Time Is Now (Virgin/Caroline) Linton Kwesi Johnson-Sense Outa Nonsense-Tings and Times (Shannachie)
Lynn Varnado-Tell Me What’s Wrong-Funk Soul Sisters (BGP/Ace-UK) Mable John-Catch That Man-Stay Out Of The Kitchen (Stax/Concord) Laura Lee-I Need It Just As Bad As You-Women’s Love Rights (Castle-UK) The Soul Children-Tighten Up My Thang-The Soul Children (Stax/Concord) The Lost Generation-The Sly, Slick and The Wicked-The Lost Generation (Edsel-UK) The Ebonys-You’re The Reason Why-The Ebonys (Sony/Legacy) O.V. Wright-Are You Going Where I’m Coming From-Memphis Unlimited (Reel Music) Otis Clay-Pouring Water On A Drowning Man-Atlantic Blues: Vocalists (Atlantic)
Donald Byrd-Fufu-Kofi (Blue Note) Widehive Players-Adeline-Widehive Players (Widehive)
James Brown-Bring It Up-Live At The Apollo, Vol. II (Universal) Darrell Nulisch-Start Thinking Give (Stop Thinking Take)-The Whole Truth (Severn) Chuck Brown-Chameleon-Live At The 9:30 Club (Raw Venture) The Heptones-I Shall Be Released-Sea of Love (Heartbeat)
Chuck Carbo-Can I Be Your Squeeze-New Orleans Funk (Soul Jazz-UK) Ricky Allen-Cut You A Loose-Blues City, USA (P-Vine-JAPAN) The Mannish Boys-Too Tired-Shake For Me (Delta Groove) Muddy Waters-Don’t Go No Further-Trouble No More (Chess/Universal) Bo Diddley-Pretty Thing-Bo’s Blues (Ace-UK) Don and Dee Dee-I Need Your Lovin’-I Need Your Lovin’ (Relix) Theo Wade/WDIA-Spot for Martha White Flour The Highway QCs-He Lifted My Burdens-The Highways QCs (Collectibles)
Hortense Ellis-Can I Change My Mind-I’m Still In Love With You (Heartbeat) Tyrone Davis-Can I Change My Mind-Dakar A’s and B’s (Demon-UK) Wilson Pickett-Sit Down and Talk This Thing Over-Hey Jude (Water) Irma Thomas-We Got Something Good-Something Good (Chess/Universal) Denise LaSalle-Get Up Off My Mind-Here I Am Again…Plus (Westbound-UK) Al Green-Rhymes-Is Love (Hi/Demon-UK) Curtis Mayfield-Kung Fu-Move On Up (Curtom/Sequel-UK)
Terence Blanchard-Him or Me-Choices (Concord) Gil Scott-Heron-New York Is Killing Me-I’m New Here (XL-UK) Dr. Lonnie Smith-Simone-Jungle Soul (Palmetto) Bennie Maupin-One For Eric Dolphy-Penumbra (Cryptogramophone)
Fatback Band-Wicky Wacky-Funky Breaks and Sampled Soul (Music Club-UK) Pockets-Come Go With Me-Move Your Body/Evolution of Chicago House (Unisex-UK) Rufus Thomas-Itch and Scratch, Pt. 1-Funky Chicken (Stax/Concord) George McCrae-You Can Have It All-George McCrae (Collectibles) Marva Whitney-I Made A Mistake Because It’s Only You-JB’s Funky Divas (Polydor)
Bobby Rush-Chicken Heads-Get Your Lie Straight (BGP/Ace-UK) Laura Lee-Are You Doing Me Wrong-That’s How It Is (Chess/Universal) Thelma Jones-The House That Jack Built-Respect (Ace-UK) Wilson Pickett-Don’t Let The Green Grass Fool You-In Philadelphia (Rhino) Bobby Patterson-Make Sure You Can Handle It-I Get My Groove From You (Charly-UK) Paul Kelly-(He Ain’t Nothin’ But) Dirt-Best Of (Warner Bros.)
Labelle-Are You Lonely-Lady Marmalade/Best Of (Sony/Legacy) The Charmels-As Long As I’ve Got You-Stax Breaks (Stax/Ace-UK) Facts of Life-Caught In The Act (Of Gettin’ It On)-TK Deep Soul (Sequel-UK) The Vibrations-Love In Them There Hills-Lost Soul (Sony/Legacy) The Temptations-Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue)-Jerry Blavatt Presents For Dancers Only, Vol. 4 The Four Tops-Sad Souvenirs-The Ultimate Collection (Motown/Universal) The Whispers-What Will I Do-Planets of Life (Castle-UK) Tower of Power-Just Enough and Too Much-Anthology (Rhino) The Detroit Emeralds-Feel The Need In Me-You Want It You Got It (Westbound-UK)
The Spinners-You’re All I Need In Life-Crème De La Crème (Warner Music-UK) The O’Jays-I Should Be Your Lover-In Philadelphia (Sony/Legacy) 100 Proof Aged In Soul-Too Many Cooks (Spoil The Soup)-Greatest Hits (Hot Wax) The Soul Children-Don’t Take My Kindness For Weakness-The Singles (Ace-UK)
Esther Phillips-That’s All Right With Me-From A Whisper To A Scream (Sony) Al Green-Your Love Is Like The Morning Sun-Call Me (Hi/Demon-UK) Otis Clay-If I Could Reach Out-Best Of/Hi Records Years (Right Stuff) Jean Plum-Look At The Boy-Hi Girls (Hi/Demon-UK) Syl Johnson-Anyone But You-Complete on Hi Records (Hi/Demon-UK)
Charles Wright and The Watts 103rd St. Rhythm Band-Tell Me What What You Want Me To Do (Warner Bros.) Etta James-Almost Persuaded-The Essential (Chess/Universal) Candi Staton-Love Chain-Ultimate Fame Years Collection (Famous Groove-FR)
Dr. Lonnie Smith-A Matterapat-Rise Up (Palmetto) Larry Graham and Graham Central Station-Tell Me What It Is-Graham Central Station (WB) Dyke and The Blazers-The Wobble-We Got More Soul (BGP/Ace-UK)
Howlin’ Wolf feat. Hubert Sumlin-300 Lbs. of Joy-The Complete Recordings (Charly-UK) Howlin’ Wolf feat. Hubert Sumlin-The Red Rooster-The Complete Recordings (Charly-UK) Howlin’ Wolf feat. Hubert Sumlin-Killing Floor-The Complete Recordings (Charly-UK) Howlin’ Wolf feat. Hubert Sumlin-Evil-The Complete Recordings (Charly-UK) Jr. Wells with Buddy Guy-Hoodoo Man Blues-Hoodoo Man Blues (Delmark) Robert Ward-Hot Stuff-Hot Stuff (Relic) The 5 Royales feat. Loman Pauling-The Slumer The Slum-Monkey Hips and Rice (Rhino) James Cotton feat. Luther Tucker-Heart Attack-Best Of The Verve Years (Verve)
Larry Graham and Graham Central Station-Hey, Mr. Writer-Release Yourself (WB) Slave-Slide-The Definitive Groove Collection (Atlantic/Rhino) Larry Graham and Graham Central Station-Release Yourself-Release Yourself (WB) Slave-Watching You-The Definitive Groove Collection (Atlantic/Rhino)
Chuck Brown feat. Cherrie Mitchell-It’s Love-Live At The 9:30 Club (Raw Venture) Robert Moore-Everything’s Gonna Be Alright-Absolute Funk (Body and Soul-FR) Chuck Carbo-Can I Be Your Squeeze-New Orleans Funk (Soul Jazz-UK) Charles Wright and The Watts 103rd St. Rhythm Band-Do Your Thing-Best Of (WB)
Kenny Werner-Lo’ Garden-Lawn Chair Society (Blue Note) Matt Wilson Quartet-Rear Control-That’s Gonna Leave A Mark (Palmetto) Terence Blanchard-Him or Me-Choices (Concord)
Andrew Hill-Grass Roots-Grass Roots (Blue Note) Alice Coltrane-Oceanic Beloved-A Monastic Trio (Impulse/Universal) Geri Allen and The Mary Lou Williams Collective-Taurus-Zodiac Suite Revisited (Mary)
The Lions-Jungle Struttin’-Jungle Struttin’ (Ubiquity)
Larry Graham and Graham Central Station-Hey, Mr. Writer-Release Yourself (WB LP) Harvey Scales and The Seven Sounds-Broadway Freeze, Pt. 1 (Magic Touch 45) James Brown-It’s A Brand New Day, Pt. 1 (King 45) The Trammps-Hold Back The Night (Buddah 45) Don Covay-It’s Better To Have (And Don’t Need) (Mercury 45)
Syl Johnson-Goodie, Goodie Good Times (Shama 45) The Bar-Kays-Soul Finger (Atlantic 45) Laura Lee-I Need It Just As Bad As You (Invictus 45) Rudy Love and The Love Family-Take Nothin’ For Granted (Calla 45) Little Beaver-Mama Sure Forgot To Tell Me (Cat 45) Gwen McCrae-Rockin’ Chair (Cat 45)
Slave-Watching You-Stone Jam (Cotillion LP) Larry Graham and Graham Central Station-Feel The Need In Me-Release Yourself (WB LP) The Detroit Emeralds-Feel The Need In Me (Westbound 45) The Isley Brothers-Livin’ In The Life (T-Neck 45) Rick James and The Temptations-Standin’ On The Top, Pt. 1 (Gordy 45) Slave-Just A Touch Of Your Love (Cotillion 45) Was (Not Was)-Out Come The Freaks (Zee/Island 45)
Ann Peebles-I’m Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down (Hi 45) Curtis Mayfield-Kung Fu (Curtom 45) Hot Chocolate-Amazing Skin Game (Big Tree 45) The Southside Movement-I’ve Been Watchin’ You (Wand 45) The Ebonys-Can’t Get Enough (Soul Clock 45)
Bettye LaVette-Right In The Middle Of Fallin’ In Love (Motown 45) Wilson Pickett-Don’t Let The Green Grass Fool You (Atlantic 45) Denise LaSalle-Makin’ A Good Thing Better (Westbound 45) Howard Tate-She’s A Burglar (Atlantic 45) Candi Staton-How Can I Put Out The Flame (Fame 45)
The Persuaders-Peace In The Valley Of Love (Win Or Lose 45) The Dells-Open Up My Heart (Cadet 45) Donny Hathaway and June Conquest-I Thank You (Curtom 45)
The Masqueraders-I Ain’t Go To Love No One Else (Bell 45)
***INTERVIEW WITH MASTER FUNK DRUMMER ZIG MODELISTE***
The Meters-Just Kissed My Baby-Rejuvenation (Sundazed) Zig Modeliste and Gaboon’s Gang-Let’s Get Fired Up-Funk Me Hard Live (JZM) Dr. John with The Meters-Quitters Never Win-Desitively Bonnaroo (Atco-JAPAN) Zig Modeliste-Phat Too’s Day-I’m On The Right Track (JZM)
Eldridge Holmes-Pop, Popcorn Children-Funk Drops (Warner Music-UK) Earl King-Street Parade-Street Parade (Charly-UK) Lee Dorsey-Who’s Gonna Help Get Brother Futher-Yes We Can And Then Some (Polydor) Z.Z. Hill-Whoever’s Thrilling You Is Killing Me-United Artists 45 The Wild Magnolias-Handa Wanda, Pt. 1-Mardi In New Orleans (Mardi Gras)
The Meters-Keep On Marchin’-Good Old Funky Music (Rounder) Zig Modeliste-American Way-I’m On The Right Track (JZM) The Meters-Little Old Money Maker-Funkify Your Life (Rhino) Zig Modeliste and Gaboon’s Gang-I Know You Don’t Know-Funk Me Hard Live (JZM)
Dr. John with The Meters-Same Old, Same Old-In The Right Place (Atco) Lee Dorsey-Everything I Do Gonna Be Funky-Wheelin’ and Dealin’ (Arista) Allen Toussaint-Am I Expecting Too Much-Life, Love and Faith (Warner Bros.-JAPAN) The Meters-Africa-Rejuvenation (Sundazed)
Zig Modeliste and Gaboon’s Gang-More Power To You-Funk Me Hard Live (JZM) Eddie Bo-Hook and Sling, Part 1-Pure Soul Power (UTV) Ann Peebles-Somebody’s On Your Case-Straight From The Heart (Hi/Right Stuff)
Chairmen Of The Board-Finder’s Keepers (Invictus 45) Wilson Pickett-Three Time Loser (Atlantic 45) Ruby Johnson-I’d Rather Fight Than Switch-I’ll Run Your Hurt Away (Stax/Concord) Smokey Robinson and The Miracles-Going To A Go Go-Going To A Go Go (Universal) Little Milton-More and More (Checker 45)
Joe Tex-Loose Caboose-Bump To The Funk (Charly-UK) Gwen McCrae-Rockin’ Chair (Cat ’45) Don Covay-It’s Better To Have (And Don’t Need)-Jerry Blavat Presents For Dancers Only, Vol 3 Simetc and Wylie-Put An Extra Plus To Your Love (Shama 45) Clarence Carter-Too Weak To Fight (Atlantic 45) Bobby Rush-Wake Up (Salem 45)
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles-It’s A Good Feeling-Make It Happen (Tamla) Smokey Robinson and The Miracles-Ooh, Baby, Baby-Going To A Go Go (Universal) Smokey Robinson and The Miracles-A Fork In The Road (Tamla 45) Smokey Robinson-Quiet Storm (Tamla 45)
Fugi-Mary, Don’t Take Me On No Bad Trip (Cadet 45) Johnny Sayles-Don’t Turn Your Back On Me (Mar-V-Lus 45) Heaven and Earth-I Just Can’t Seem To Forget You (Gec 45) Ted Taylor-Something Strange Is Goin’ On In My House (Ronn 45)
100 Proof Aged In Soul-Somebody’s Sleeping In My Bed-Greatest Hits (Hot Wax/Fantasy) Rodger Collins-I’m Leaving This Place-Get Your Lie Straight (BGP/Ace-UK) Candi Staton-Six Nights And A Day (Warner Bros. 45) Little Beaver-Wish I Had A Girl Like You (Cat 45) Otis Clay-Pouring Water On A Drowning Man (Cotillion 45) Betty Everett-There’ll Come A Time (Uni 45)
The Patterson Twins-Come To Me (King 45) The Dells-There Is (Cadet 45) The Voices of Harlem-Giving Love (Just Sunshine 45) The Charmels-As Long As I Have You-Stax Breaks (Stax/Ace-UK) The Masters of Soul-Should I Just Read The Signs (Duke 45)
Gil Scott-Heron-Winter In America-Midnight Band (TVT) Gil Scott-Heron-New York Is Killing Me-I’m New Here (XL-UK)
In The Soul Kitchen is the Bay Area's weekly source for Roots and Rhythm, broadcast on KUSF for the last 28 years. Producer and host Harry Duncan serves up an award-winning mix of all styles of deep soul and funk, jazz, blues, gospel, ska and roots reggae, Latin, African, and select World musics.
